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The Gate had to settle for one goal, with the result keeping them in 17th place in the table, but they are now seven points clear of the Isthmian Premier drop zone.

“I’m really pleased. I was pleased with the overall performance. I thought we thoroughly deserved it,” Saunders said.

“I honestly believe if we had got the second goal, we would’ve gone on to win by more.

“One thing I will say is that we created a lot of chances and that’s good. That’s the main thing. If we weren’t creating them I’d be worried.

“I thought our front four caused them a lot of problems today. If the penalty goes in, you could go on [to score more]. I’d like to see Flish’s [Alex Flisher] header again, I’m not sure if that was offside.

Margate's Ben Swift (Image: Ian Scammell)

“We’ve had a few one on ones. We created some really good chances, and the main thing was three points. When you’re in the position we were, it’s about getting points on the board.

“To go to Tonbridge, who are in the play-offs, to get a point there, to then get three points today is a good start and something we can build on.”

Leighton, who signed for the club on Friday, stepped up to take his side’s penalty, with intended spot kick taker Alex Flisher off the pitch at the time.

“Flish [Alex Flisher] would’ve taken it but they wouldn’t let him back on the pitch. There wasn’t a lot we could do there because of the blood on him. Noel stepped up,” the manager added.

“Noel was the most confident out there to step up, so we had no problems.